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IN-DEPTH: Texas’ Farm to School Awards $23 Million in Grants to Help Schools Connect With Local Farmers

IN-DEPTH: Texas’ Farm to School Awards $23 Million in Grants to Help Schools Connect With Local Farmers
Food from local farmers is shown on a school lunch tray at Coppell ISD in Coppell, Texas. The district participates in the state's Farm Fresh program which helps connect school with local farmers. Courtesy Coppell ISD
Jana J. Pruet
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The Texas Department of Agriculture recently awarded millions in grants to schools to help them put more local foods on students’ lunch trays.

The grant program, Local Food for Texas Schools, awarded $22.3 million to Texas schools to buy food produced by local farmers and ranchers. The program is part of the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Farm Fresh program, which helps bring school districts and farmers together.
Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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